Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the most ancient forms of medicine being over 3000 years old and has its own unique medical model in terms of diagnosis and viewing the body. It is fundamentally a different model than Western Medicine, but can work synergistically along side if required to greatly increase the effectiveness of patient healing. TCM is mainly based on the concept of ‘qi’ or ‘vital energy’ circulating in pathways throughout the body. Any blockages in these pathways disrupt the flow of qi leading to imbalance and undesirable symptoms. By using acupuncture and other modalities, we can correct imbalance to restore a state of health.

Moxabustion:the burning of a natural herb over the skin to circulate/warm

Cupping: the placement of cups with a suction on the skin to relieve pain, detox, or stimulate energy

Gua Sha: an ancient scraping technique for detox and to relieve pain

Chinese Nutrition Therapy:a unique view of nutrition that is specifically tailored to each individual patient

Electro Stimulation: using tiny clips on specific needles, a gentle current is applied to increase effectiveness of certain treatments

Tui Na:vigorous massage techniques to assist with pain and in healing

Registered Acupuncture in BC is governed by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CTCMA). It requires a minimum of 2,145 hours of both didactic and practical/internship training and successful completion of the provincial registration exam. Registered Acupuncture is covered by most extended health care plans and select MSP coverage, WCB and ICBC coverage. Our Acupuncturists have over 2,500 hours of training in Acupuncture.